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Tech Life discovers and explains the ways technology is changing our lives, wherever we are in the world. We meet the people with bright ideas for rethinking the way we work, learn and play, and get hands-on with the products they dream up. We hold tech giants to account for their huge power to affect our lives, and ask who wins, and who loses, in the technology transformation. Tech Life is your guide to a future being made, and remade, at lightning speed in front of our eyes.
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We discuss the latest video games and weekly industry headlines, answer listener questions, and keep a running tally of stupid bets.
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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Join Alanah Pearce (game writer), Mike Bithell (game director), and Austin Wintory (game composer) as they talk about all the games, movies, TV and 'whatever else' that took their interest that week, from three unique perspectives in the games industry.
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Stripe cofounder John Collison interviews founders, builders, and leaders over a pint.
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ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
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The Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs Podcast (aka ADSP: The Podcast) is a programming podcast hosted by two NVIDIA software engineers that focuses on the C++ and Rust programming languages. Topics discussed include algorithms, data structures, programming languages, latest news in tech and more. The podcast was initially inspired by Magic Read Along. Feel free to follow us on Twitter at @adspthepodcast.
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The Rip Current covers the big, invisible forces carrying us out to sea, from tech to politics to greed to beauty to culture to human weirdness. The currents are strong, but with a little practice we can learn to spot them from the beach, and get across them safely. Veteran journalist Jacob Ward has covered technology, science and business for NBC News, CNN, PBS, and Al Jazeera. He's written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Wired, and is the former Editor in Chief of Popular ...
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Welcome to Sea Change, a show about societal change in the digital age and how to make a bigger, faster and more inclusive impact in the world we live in. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts! Do it today so you don't miss a single episode. Write to us at [email protected]
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Tales from the Stinky Dragon is an actual-play D&D comedy podcast that features four foolish friends and their (very patient) dungeon master. Join along for an auditory adventure with a fully-voiced cast of characters, immersive sound design, a catchy soundtrack, and gripping stories of exotic lands and strange creatures. Tales From The Stinky Dragon is a fun and easy award-winning podcast for all ages, and is the perfect experience for both seasoned D&D players and those just getting into t ...
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Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India is a pioneer in investing in tech start-ups in this region and has helped to build a number of unicorns. In this podcast, we want to share and uncover Hard Truths - raw, unfiltered insights and venture capital experience across Southeast Asia & India. Tune in to hear from leading founders, innovators, venture capitalists and industry experts in the region and to gain industry insights from those in the know. If you like what you hear, please click follo ...
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Marine technology is not about ships and shipbuilding, but about the technology that is used to explore the oceans, protect them and use them sustainably.Please consider the harsh conditions the marine technology is exposed to in the sea. The sea is often a very inaccessible habitat with strong currents and aggressive salt water. The deeper you get, the higher the water pressure becomes, people and equipment have to be able to withstand this. Wind and waves make the work even more difficult, ...
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Join Kev, Sheepdog, Anna and Pab every Saturday morning for their unique take on gaming and the ludicrous goings on in their daily lives.
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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com ...
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Redefining Energy - Tech, a channel of the award-winning Redefining Energy podcast, features deep and broad conversations between global decarbonization leaders and technologists and host Michael Barnard. His informed perspectives on energy, industry and transportation enable him to have intense conversations with brilliant and knowledgeable people. You’ll be informed, stimulated and amused.
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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
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My friends and I talk casually about video games and gaming related media.....usually
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The Weekly Planet covers all things movies, TV shows and comics. Often considered the first and worst podcast on the Planet Broadcasting Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A podcast that exists at the intersection of technology and marine science.
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Every two weeks Bad Voltage delivers an amusing take on technology, Open Source, politics, music, and anything else we think is interesting, as well as interviews and reviews. The show is presented by Jono Bacon, Jeremy Garcia, and Stuart Langridge.
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A bi-monthly podcast where hosts Brent and Nick sit down with a guest to discuss classic RPGs.
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A Dungeons and Dragons podcast about four dads from our world transported into a realm of high fantasy and magic and their quest to rescue their sons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This weekly show features the staff of 4PlayerNetwork.com as they discuss video games (both old and new), game industry news, and respond to feedback from the community! Whether you play games on PC or console (Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo) or want to hear about the latest Triple-A release or a low-budget indie darling, nothing is overlooked here! New episodes are recorded live every Tuesday night at 8pm (CST) on 4PP.tv and are made available online the following day.
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Welcome to Unshielded: A Blockchain & Data Podcast by Midnight. We’ll explore the intersection of these two dynamic fields to bring you expert perspectives and practical examples. Each episode, we discuss the importance of zero-knowledge technology and its role in building better apps and a more equitable internet. We interview industry leaders, tech innovators, and data protection advocates to shed light on the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the blockchain and data pr ...
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Радио-шоу "Полет Шмеля" еженедельно выходящее более чем в 30 городах России и Украины. Первый сэт с катушечных магнитофонов Александр Розов (будущий DJ Шмель) отыграл в 1983 году, что дает ему право считаться одним из тех, кто стоял у истоков российского клубного движения. В середине 80-х сеты диджея Шмеля - Саши Р, как он себя называл - звучали на самых модных тогда московских дискотеках «Лидер»,...
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Calling all tech entrepreneurs on a quest for empowerment and success! Your journey just found a new compass in the vast sea of possibilities - the Tech Business Roundtable Podcast! Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Tech Business Roundtable (TBR) podcast, where we foster a dynamic global community that opens doors to limitless opportunities for tech entrepreneurs like you. Join us as we dive headfirst into enthralling discussions, extracting priceless insights from thought-provoking i ...
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Pincount is a tech podcast not afraid of the details. We're not just users, we're computer scientists and developers. Join us for half an hour each fortnight to get into the detail on new tech and speculate about what might be next.
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Tech in Trade is a show that examines international Trade and Technology
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By Land and By Sea – An Attorney Breaking Down the Week in Supply Chain Welcome to By Land and By Sea, a weekly podcast hosted by maritime attorney Lauren Beagen—Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®. Each episode breaks down the latest developments in global ocean shipping, surface transportation, and supply chain regulation—in plain language. Whether it's a new rule from the Federal Maritime Commission, a tariff shift from USTR, or a regional port policy taking shape, L ...
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Firestorm Studios brings you The Drone Wars Podcast, a show that explores all facets of autonomous systems - ground, air, and sea - and their transformative impact on various aspects of human life, from agriculture to warfare. We feature interviews with CEOs, founders, and C-suite executives from the world's leading autonomy and robotics companies.
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Join Malcolm Gladwell, author and host of Revisionist History, for Smart Talks with IBM as he speaks with visionaries who are creatively applying technology in business to drive change and transform their industries. This season, Smart Talks with IBM is hitting the road. We’re stepping outside the studio to explore how IBM clients are using artificial intelligence to transform the way they do business. It’s a fresh look behind the curtain of technology, where big ideas meet cutting-edge solu ...
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Intellectually Curious is a podcast by Mike Breault featuring over 1,400 AI-powered explorations across science, mathematics, philosophy, and personal growth. Each short-form episode is generated, refined, and published with the help of large language models—turning curiosity into an ongoing audio encyclopedia. Designed for anyone who loves learning, it offers quick dives into everything from combinatorics and cryptography to systems thinking and psychology. Inspiration for this podcast: "Mu ...
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Technologist Mathew Dickerson speaks with James Eddy to give a weekly summary of the latest technology developments from around the world. Send questions to [email protected]
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Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 official podcast. Subversive ideas you won't hear anywhere else.
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A world-building project using stories, fictional histories, cartography and live-play radio drama.
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A daily gaming news show dedicated to keeping you informed and getting you back in the game in under 10 minutes. The Gamer Daily News Podcast does not believe in fan boy wars and brings you reliable, fun and fair gaming news every morning. We cover Nintendo, Playstation, Xbox, PC gaming and more! Subscribe for free and join us in the amazing adventure that is gaming!
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With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Mehdi Hasan cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.
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New research on how society works
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Jason Bradbury and Suzi Perry have reunited for The Gadget Show Podcast! Whether you’re a seasoned fan of the show, or just dipping your toes into our sea of gadge, we think that The Gadget Show Podcast offers something for everyone – even those who just have a thing for bald men in glasses! So, please join us for the latest tech news and reviews! Join our membership club for extra content, the chance to watch recordings live and ad-free listening: https://patreon.com/thegadgetshow Hosted on ...
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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
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Join Llewyn, Taylor, and Travis, a trio of nerdy adults, as they spend way too much time and energy on exploring the lore of Dungeons and Dragons. Listen and laugh with them as they are way too excited about DnD for adults and that's okay!
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BikeRadar delve into the world of road and mountain biking to bring you the best tech content in cycling. Join the team for their weekly episodes and occasional bonus episodes.
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Hosted by The Historical Gamer (Matt), and TortugaPower (Eric). Single Malt Strategy is a bi-weekly podcast focusing on the world of digital wargaming and strategy games.
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From flying cars, deep sea exploration, robotics, Mars landing, Artificial Intelligence, gaming to virtual reality and more, technology continuous to develop at a pace faster than we can keep up. Exploring how these develop, from idea to invention, their impact on everyday life to impact in our home environments to policies, join us as we showcase the next amazing inventions in tech. Hear what the brightest minds are up to now and what the next big thing will be that will transform our lives ...
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This series is dedicated to education in Web 3, NFT'S, and occasionally crypto currencies. We focus on elements such as branding, relationship building, how to's and much more. Together we can onboard, educate, and build a better #Web3, a better #NFT Community, and a better world!
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Can innovation, entrepreneurship and investment make the planet happier and healthier? Entrepreneur and investor Abigail Carroll thinks so. Through conversations with founders, investors, and thought leaders, in over a dozen countries and counting, Abigail shares this thought-provoking and hope-promoting world with her audience. And always with a little humour.
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E61 Kidnapped at Sea by Israel — David Adler with Yanis Varoufakis on Gaza and Big Tech's War Machine
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Seized in international waters and held in Israel's desert prison, David Adler joins Yanis Varoufakis to recount the flotilla and examine Big Tech's role in Gaza — what it reveals about corporate power and what may be coming next. Hosted by Mehran Khalili. Tune in and put your questions to David and Yanis! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS: ---------------------…
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Casey Handmer of Terraform Industries on solar maximalism, hard tech, and reclaiming the Salton Sea
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Description Casey Handmer is the founder of Terraform Industries, who is developing a machine that makes synthetic natural gas from sunlight and air. He joins the podcast to explain his solar maximalist worldview, why he believes solar costs will drop another 10x, and the core physics that doomed Hyperloop from the start. They also discuss the less…
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Has Merida made a big mistake with its latest gravel bike? Plus wild prototype gravel rims, the worldwide testosterone crisis and more
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In this week’s news show, Jack Luke is reunited with Simon von Bromley to unpick this week’s biggest tech stories in cycling. First up is Merida’s new Mission gravel bike, which comes with just 40mm of tyre clearance. Is that enough for a modern gravel race bike? We’re not so sure. The pair then discuss a set of wild prototype gravel rims designed …
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Episode 259: 🇳🇴 NDC TechTown 🇳🇴 Vittorio Romeo & JF Bastien
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In this episode, Conor and Bryce record live from NDC TechTown in Norway! We interview Vittorio Romeo and JF Bastien about C++, training, their talks and more! Link to Episode 259 on Website Discuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub) Socials ADSP: The Podcast: Twitter Conor Hoekstra: Twitter | BlueSky | Mastodon Bryce Adel…
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After one sequel in 1990 and two lackluster Alien VS Predator movies Predators took the franchise back to its roots in 2010. We get the return of a rag tag group of lunatics, a jungle setting, a muddy showdown but also some additional elements that elevate this movie beyond what had been done in previous sequels. It's just a shame we never got an a…
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The Top 10 Retro Console Goldmines & PS6 Predictions!
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This week it’s Inbox Edition! Jason and Suzi dive into your burning tech questions. Is the PS6 going to redefine consoles or are we genuinely moving into a post-console world? We talk comfort as the next major VR battleground, whether phones need to get smaller again, and what Sir Jony Ive + OpenAI could be cooking up as the next “post smartphone” …
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Learning how to learn in the age of generative AI
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It's exactly three years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene. In that short period of time the process of academic assessment has been in upheaval. Across the world educators are trying to address how students should be assessed and whether AI can be used for more than just helping a student to cheat. But a growing number of education researchers sa…
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Former SpaceX Lead and Tech Founder, Karthik Gollapudi Part II
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Ex-SpaceX Dragon Capsule software lead, Karthik Gollapudi, built two-fault-tolerant systems that flew astronauts to the ISS. He left to found Sift, an AI platform that automates testing, manufacturing and observability for rockets, rovers and autonomous fleets. This episode covers: How Sift reduces cognitive load and speeds up manufacturing. Simpli…
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Inside a $300 million bet on AI for physical R&D
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A big problem with using artificial intelligence to discover new materials? It struggles to predict beyond its training data. That means AI might be better at optimizing known materials than discovering entirely new ones — like a room temperature superconductor or carbon-capture sorbents. But since we last covered the topic in September 2024, a few…
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Meteor Crater: The Barringer Mystery and the Birth of Impact Science
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Explore the Arizona giant known as Meteor Crater: a 3,900‑foot-wide circle formed about 50,000 years ago by a nickel‑iron meteorite whose energy release was around 10 megatons. We trace the early volcanic theory, Barringer’s decades‑long hunt for buried iron, and the decisive Shoemaker discovery of shocked minerals that proved the impact origin. Le…
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Stirling Engines: From 19th-Century Breakthrough to Space-Age Power
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A concise tour of the Stirling engine—from its 1816 origins as a safer alternative to steam boiler explosions to its modern role in submarines, solar power, and space heat sources. We unpack the core cycle, the regenerative heat exchanger, and the alpha, beta, and gamma layouts, then explore why this quiet, durable engine remains relevant in the 21…
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Monuments of Work: Britain's Miners' Institutes and Pithead Baths
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An in-depth look at how mining communities built cultural and welfare infrastructure from the 1880s to the 1930s—miners’ institutes (the stutes) and the pioneering pithead baths. We trace grassroots funding, the 1920 Mining Industry Act and the Miners’ Welfare Fund, architectural innovations, and the social ripple effects that touched homes, famili…
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Trojan Mucus: How Clownfish Outsmart Sea Anemones
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In this deep dive, we uncover the chemical handshake that lets clownfish live safely among venomous sea anemones. We explain how their mucus masks the anemone's sting by keeping levels of the key sugar NU5A (5-N-acetylneuraminic acid) low, how this protective coat is acquired during metamorphosis, and why environmental change threatens this fragile…
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Spinoza's Ethics in Geometric Form: God, Mind, and Freedom
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An accessible tour of Baruch Spinoza's Ethics: God is nature, mind and body are one, and freedom means understanding the necessary order of reality. We trace conatus—the striving to persevere—how joy and sadness shape our emotions, and how reason can transform us from passive reaction to active understanding. The journey culminates in the claim tha…
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Black Holes as Nature’s Ultimate Computers: The Limits of Memory and Speed
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We explore how black holes define the ultimate bounds on information—from the Bekenstein bound on memory density to the Margolus–Levitin limit on processing speed. Learn why black holes act as the universe’s fastest scramblers, saturating these limits, and how concepts like the firewall paradox and holography shape what physics can reveal about com…
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Kilauea's Dual Life: Fire, Collapse, and Hawaii's Most Active Volcano
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We unpack Kilauea’s paradox: decades of apparent, gentle lava flows masking a deep history of explosive eruptions driven by flank collapse. From shield-volcano architecture and the east and southwest rift zones to caldera dynamics, 2018’s dramatic drainage, and ongoing episodic fountaining, we connect geology, culture, and hazard. Plus, what comes …
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FastNet Transatlantic: The 320 Tbps Cable Redefining the AI Cloud
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Exploring AWS's FastNet, a new 320 Tbps transatlantic subsea cable between Maryland and County Cork. We unpack the tech—advanced optical switching, armored fiber, and a fully diverse landing strategy—designed for ultra-low latency, resilience, and scalable AI workloads as we head toward a 2028 go-live. We also examine the strategic, economic, and c…
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Have We Just Entered the Age of REAL AI Robots?
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This week, Jason and Suzi react to one of the wildest gaming stories in years – Halo is coming to PS5! We also get into Nothing’s new budget phone, DJI launching a robo vac and a tiny ultra-capable drone, and the £20k humanoid home robot that (for now) still has a bloke in a headset secretly doing the chores for you. Plus, Virgin Media O2 teaming u…
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Can Journalism Survive? (with UC Berkeley Journalism Dean Michael Bolden)
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We can all agree that a free press is a cornerstone of American democracy, and that we want journalism in our lives. But that's different from making it possible to make a living as a journalist, and it's also not enough to protect the power of journalism against the libertarian worldview and AI slop being pushed on us all by the world's biggest co…
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Can we have our coffee and our happy planet too? Etelle Higonnet, COFFEE WATCH
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Send us a text Happy Planet Wednesday! You might want to listen to this podcast before you pour yourself that cherished morning cup of coffee.... Our guest today is Etelle Higonnet, a French-born, Yale Law School graduate, living in Denmark, who set out to make coffee more environmentally friendly through her organization COFFEE WATCH. What she dis…
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If sitting down to solve a math problem is your personal nightmare, you’re not alone. On this episode, host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by drag queen and math communicator Kyne Santos to talk all things math and how it fuels our everyday lives. Sam also digs into how caffeine can make us persist in impossible tasks and, thanks to listener submis…
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Sustainable Maritime Engineering – A New Degree Programme at the University of Rostock
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Sustainable Maritime Engineering is the name of the new master's program that has been offered at the University of Rostock since this winter semester. It combines engineering sciences with sustainability topics. Interest is high, and the University of Rostock has been flooded with applications. In this podcast episode, journalist Bärbel Fening tal…
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Google Project Suncatcher: Can Orbit-Powered AI Reboot the Economics of Training?
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We explore Project Suncatcher, a bold plan by Google to harvest solar power in dawn-dusk LEO to train massive AI models with modular satellites linked by free-space optical links. We break down why space-based solar can beat Earth energy costs, how tight satellite formations enable terabits-per-second links, radiation resilience, and the economic t…
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We look at a particular use of tech in family life - using trackers to know where your children are, or your partner, or other relatives. What are the safety and privacy issues ? Also on Tech Life: Shiona McCallum speaks to the BBC's cyber correspondent, Joe Tidy, about a gang of Russian hackers known as Evil Corps. Who are they, and what have they…
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Former SpaceX Lead and Tech Founder, Karthik Gollapudi Part I
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Ex-SpaceX Dragon Capsule software lead, Karthik Gollapudi, built two-fault-tolerant systems that flew astronauts to the ISS. He left to found Sift, an AI platform that automates testing, manufacturing and observability for rockets, rovers and autonomous fleets. This episode covers: - SpaceX’s young staff & the push for automating everything. - Same…
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The Screams make a very important call. This episode contains Profanity, Violence, Sexual Content, Drug/Alcohol Use. Support the show on Patreon! Get merch and more at our website! Follow us on Bluesky @dungeonsanddads! Check out the subreddit! DM is Will Campos Kelsey Grammar is Matt Arnold Francis Farnsworth is Anthony Burch Trudy Trout is Beth M…
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Effort.jl: Fast, Differentiable Cosmology on a Laptop
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We explore how effort.jl turns petabytes of cosmology data into fast, trustworthy inferences. A fast neural-network surrogate and physics-informed preprocessing deliver ~15 microseconds per spectrum on a single CPU, enabling gradient-based samplers like HMC/NUTS via Turing.jl to converge in minutes on a laptop. Validated against PT Challenge and BO…
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APM 08279+5255: The Lensed Quasar, a Monster Black Hole, and the Universe’s Water Reservoir
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We dive into APM 08279+5255, a gravitationally lensed quasar from the universe’s youth. Learn how a foreground galaxy magnifies its light by about four times (not the initial 40–90x) thanks to Hubble imaging that revealed three distinct images. Meet a supermassive black hole of roughly 10–23 billion solar masses tucked in a massive, infrared-lumino…
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Local Flatness, Global Curves: The Manifold Idea
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A friendly tour of manifolds: how zooming in reveals flat space, how charts and transition maps stitch patches on curved spaces like the Earth, and how tangent spaces and metrics let us do calculus and physics on curved spacetime. From circles to spheres to general relativity, this episode unpacks one of math’s most powerful ideas. Brought to you b…
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The Scarecrow Theorem: Geometry, Gaffes, and Pop Culture
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We dissect the Wizard of Oz diploma moment where the scarecrow declares a formula for an isosceles triangle that fails on three counts: wrong shape (not necessarily a right triangle), wrong operation (square roots vs squares), and the wrong relation between sides. We explain why Pythagoras only applies to right triangles, why the 'any two sides' se…
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Stablecoin special: Zach Abrams (Bridge) and Henri Stern (Privy)
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Zach Abrams, the CEO and co-founder of Bridge, the leading stablecoin orchestration platform, and Henri Stern, CEO and co-founder of Privy, the leading crypto wallet infrastructure, sit down with John to discuss the future of stablecoins, issuing, and what it will take for crypto to become ubiquitous. Both companies recently joined Stripe, and are …
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Pac-Man: The Yellow Circle That Redefined Gaming and Culture
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A deep dive into Pac-Man's 1980 birth, Toru Iwatani's cheerful, nonviolent concept, and the simple yet deep maze-chase that electrified arcades. We unpack the distinctive ghost AI, the Energizer power-up, and how a tiny yellow circle became the first true video-game mascot, sparking a merchandising boom and leaving a lasting cultural footprint—from…
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We dive into ecosystem engineers—species that actively redesign their habitats. From beavers and woodpeckers to corals, elephants, and even whales—exploring allogenic vs autogenic engineering, their impact on biodiversity, and what restoration and conservation can learn from these natural architects. We also consider how humans are the planet's mos…
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Bowhead Whales: Arctic Time Capsule and the 268-Year Giant
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From a 19th-century explosive harpoon embedded in a bowhead to a living mammal that may live two centuries, this episode dives into the bowhead's ice-smart physiology, extraordinary lifespan, and genetic tricks that guard against cancer. We unpack their oversized mouths and four-meter baleen, the cooling radiators in the roof of the mouth, and the …
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WASP-18b: The Planet on a Million-Year Countdown
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We dive into WASP-18b, an ultra-hot Jupiter with a mass around ten Jupiters that orbits its star in roughly 1.9 days and skims about 0.02 AU. Its fate is to spiral into its star in under a million years. We unpack why the planet is so extreme—tidal decay, dayside temperatures near 3,000 K, and the atmospheric puzzles JWST helped reveal—including tw…
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Feeding Time for an Ancient White Dwarf: The Case of LSPM J0207+3331
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In this deep-dive, a Backyard Worlds citizen-science discovery reveals an ancient white dwarf, LSPM J0207+3331, that’s actively accreting the metal-rich core of a large, dry rocky body. Its atmosphere hosts 13 heavy elements—the most ever seen in this type of star—while a close-in silicate debris disk challenges models of planetary-system longevity…
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The Doomsday Oarfish: Secrets of the King of the Sea
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Dive into the enigmatic oarfish, the world’s longest bony fish, with a pale silver body and a dramatic crimson crest. We trace its twilight-zone lifestyle from the sunlit epipelagic down to mesopelagic depths, and explore its unusual amiform swimming that keeps it hanging vertical. We unravel the mystery of tail autotomy, separate myth from biology…
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4Player Podcast #853 - The Murder Ballet Show (Dying Light: The Beast, Ninja Gaiden 4, Once Upon a Katamari, and More!)
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This Week on the Show: Banter - Horror Movies & Spooky Season Stuff (2:00) Impressions - Ninja Gaiden 4 (23:00) Impressions - Dying Light: The Beast (43:20) Impressions - Once Upon a Katamari (1:08:00) Impressions - Slots & Daggers (1:24:25) 4Player Minute (1:34:50)By 4Player Network
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Woolly Rhinoceros: The Ice Age Survival Machine of the Mammoth Steppe
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Dive into Coelodonta antiquitatus, a woolly rhinoceros that dwarfed the landscape—3.5 meters long, with a fat-packed shoulder hump, dense fur, and a horn up to 1.35 meters used as a snow shovel to reach grasses beneath the snow. We unpack its cold-adapted toolkit—from an ossified nasal septum reinforcing the skull to its compact limbs and tiny ears…
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616: The Devil's Bible and the Nazi Hole to Hell
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Sweden's National Library protects the Codex Gigas—165 pounds of vellum featuring the complete Bible and a terrifying portrait of Satan. Scholars estimate the work should've taken thirty years. Herman the Recluse finished it in one. The traditional story involves a desperate bargain with darkness. The real story connects this manuscript to a limest…
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599 Frankenstein 2025 & IT: Welcome To Derry
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It's still the spookiest time of year! We've got new big movie with Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein plus the first couple eps of Stephen King's IT prequel series, Welcome To Derry. There's also more clues for potential Superman villains appearing in Man of Tomorrow, Disney dropping Doctor Who, a Minions movie leak and a new sci-fi film starring K…
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The Untold Story Behind Olympic Medals | Ravi Dahiya & Viren Rasquinha
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What does it really take to turn a medal dream into reality? This time, I sat down with Olympic silver medallist Ravi Kumar Dahiya and hockey legend & OGQ CEO Viren Rasquinha to talk about the fight behind the podium moment. We went from nail-biting Olympic bouts and injuries to the mindset and support that build champions. Ravi opened up about wha…
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Toilet Tech and Sight-Saving Implants to AI Avocados, Cloud Chaos and Bottles That Battle Bacteria.
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Toilet Tech Triumph: Kohler’s Clever Camera Captures Clues from Your Poos. Sight Sparks: Smart Implants Shine New Light on Blindness. Avocado Algorithms: AI Assesses Ripeness to Reduce Waste. Checkout Chatbots: Walmart’s AI Alliance Accelerates Agentic Commerce. Cloud Chaos: When Amazon’s DNS Disaster Derailed the Digital World. Printing Potable: 3…
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Wrangel to the Steppe: The Woolly Mammoth's Adaptations and Extinction
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We explore Mammuthus primigenius, the woolly mammoth, from its cold-weather adaptations—thick fat, a double coat, tiny ears, and gigantic spiraled tusks—to the complex end of the Ice Age. The debate over whether climate change, habitat loss, or human hunting drove the final extinction on the mainland, and how isolated island populations on Wrangel …
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Pterodactylus Antiquus: The First Pterosaur, From Sea Monster to Winged Finger
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Discover the tale of Pterodactylus antiquus, the first pterosaur named in 1809, and how a tiny fossil sparked a centuries-long puzzle. Meet Calini, Hermann, and Cuvier as we trace the birth of pterosaur science, the chaos of wastebasket taxa, and what the skeleton reveals about a daytime, generalist hunter with a 1-meter wingspan. We’ll explore how…
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Halo on PlayStation, Blake Manor, and Mortal Kombat - Easy Allies Podcast - Oct 31, 2025
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Ep 499 - Master Chief is back in the fight with a new campaign remake that's breaking barriers to come to PlayStation. We explore the history of Mortal Kombat. Isla is on the case in The Séance of Blake Manor, and more. Go to https://tilt.fyi/G32eQL8Y5L to donate to this year's Halloween fundraiser for Gamers Outreach. Dragon Quest footage © ARMOR …
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Zohran Mamdani: Democrats’ future? Briahna Joy Gray on the party's identity crisis | UpFront
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As inequality deepens and dissent is punished, many are looking to new voices like Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist running for New York City mayor on a platform of rent freezes, free public transit, and taxing the rich. Can candidates like him revive the Democratic Party in the United States, or is real reform from within impossible? This …
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